Thanksgiving and the holidays are coming and with it, a meal with family and friends. However, we sometimes tend to eat a bit too much during these holiday feasts, which can make us feel bloated and uncomfortable. In Chinese tradition, tea made from certain herbs is served at the end of a meal, so it makes the discomfort a little more manageable
Read MoreHere are two simple DIY life-hack for knitters. One is a yarn holder to keep the yarn in one place when you knit. The other is a bobbin to keep cotton thread or a small amount of yarn. Useful when you do color knitting too.
Read MoreHere is a video tutorial of knitting a Tuck stitch with a punch card on a Brother KH260 knitting machine. The pattern is on the purl side and the front side looks like a regular stockinette stitch. Tuck stitch makes a wider fabric that has less curl on the sides.
Read MoreThis is a simple linen stitch tutorial with video. You only need to know Knit, Purl and Slip stitches. It makes a nice scarf or gender neutral blanket.
Read MoreA video tutorial of how to thread the yarn, cast on and cast off on a Singer LK100 knitting machine.
Read MoreHow to change sponge bars for your knitting machine. They need to be replaced every 2 years or more frequently. You can pick a quick way, or cheap way to get the job done.
Read MoreThis is a simple, 1 stitch, crochet pattern that creates a textured stripe. Use a big yarn for a blanket, or fine yarn for scarf or baby blanket. The pattern is suitable for both male and female.
Read MoreLearn how to machine knit a simple square shape sweater that is warm and comfortable, and how to calculate from swatch to fit your own size. The principle works for either machine or hand knit.
Read MoreHow to convert a second hand Singer LK100 knitting machine into a portable mini knitting machine. Why is a mid-gauge plastic bed second hand machine your best choice of first knitting machine.
Read MoreHow to cook the popular Chinese sweet herbal soup - White Wood Ear and Lotus Seed soup. It generates fluid, nourishes lung and calms the spirit.
Read MoreTips and ideas to live a simple, calm, stress-free lifestyle. We do not need the burden of extra stuff to clutter up our space. Review of 2 Japanese books for minimalist living.
Read MoreUpper back pain, much like lower back pain, have the same causes. However, there's one condition that can give you pain that you don't expect.
Read MoreI would focus on the 9 sectors of Flying Star chart first, unless there is a special direction such as Tai Sui. The 24 mountain facing direction and construction year is good for finding your specific house chart. Different Feng Shui schools have different charts and focus. It can get too complicated or confusing. Don’t worry about that for now.
Wellness through art and herb. Creating and appreciating art and design. Learning and using Chinese herbs in daily life for optimal health.
